Latest earthquakes near Dārjiling, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dārjiling, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dārjiling? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dārjiling (also known as Darjeeling), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Apr 21 05:33 Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 271 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 11:53 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 180 km NW from Dārjiling |
| 3 days ago (Apr 17 23:19 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 281 km SE from Dārjiling |
| 4 days ago (Apr 17 01:44 Kolkata) |
M 3.1 | 245 km ESE from Dārjiling |
| 4 days ago (Apr 16 21:28 Kolkata) |
M 2.8 | 286 km ESE from Dārjiling |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 12:11 Kolkata) |
M 4.0 | 231 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 03:50 Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 138 km N from Dārjiling |
| 6 days ago (Apr 15 16:02 Kolkata) |
M 3.8 | 242 km NW from Dārjiling |
| 6 days ago (Apr 15 11:01 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 216 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 6 days ago (Apr 15 03:19 Kolkata) |
M 4.0 | 177 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 8 days ago (Apr 13 12:21 Kolkata) |
M 3.3 | 211 km WNW from Dārjiling |
| 10 days ago (Apr 11 15:27 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 196 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 10 days ago (Apr 11 02:50 Kolkata) |
M 2.5 | 184 km ESE from Dārjiling |
| 11 days ago (Apr 10 10:42 Kolkata) |
M 4.1 | 272 km NW from Dārjiling |
| 12 days ago (Apr 8 20:34 Kolkata) |
M 3.4 | 176 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 14 days ago (Apr 6 21:42 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 130 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 15 days ago (Apr 6 08:21 Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 221 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 15 days ago (Apr 6 07:16 Kolkata) |
M 2.5 | 288 km ESE from Dārjiling |
| 16 days ago (Apr 5 05:08 Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 229 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 16 days ago (Apr 5 04:57 Kolkata) |
M 3.6 | 235 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 16 days ago (Apr 5 02:40 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 68 km ENE from Dārjiling |
| 16 days ago (Apr 4 22:51 Kolkata) |
M 2.6 | 249 km SE from Dārjiling |
| 18 days ago (Apr 3 00:30 Kolkata) |
M 3.1 | 179 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 19 days ago (Apr 2 07:57 Kolkata) |
M 2.8 | 28 km NE from Dārjiling |
| 19 days ago (Apr 2 05:49 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 194 km NW from Dārjiling |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Dārjiling
Recent Dārjiling Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dārjiling. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dārjiling and elsewhere.
Feb 28, 2025 02:36AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Dārjiling Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 803 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 80 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dārjiling roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dārjiling in 2015. A total of 386 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dārjiling that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dārjiling in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Dārjiling during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 745 | 92.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 6.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dārjiling
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dārjiling occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Dārjiling, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dārjiling in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-northwest of Dārjiling. It is the strongest earthquake near Dārjiling in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Dārjiling.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2015 12:35 (Kolkata) |
M 7.3 | 234 km WNW from Dārjiling |
| Jan 7, 2025 06:35 (Kolkata) |
M 7.1 | 195 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| Apr 26, 2015 12:39 (Kolkata) |
M 6.7 | 237 km WNW from Dārjiling |
| May 12, 2015 13:06 (Kolkata) |
M 6.3 | 218 km WNW from Dārjiling |
| Apr 25, 2015 11:45 (Kolkata) |
M 6.1 | 277 km WNW from Dārjiling |
| Apr 25, 2015 14:47 (Kolkata) |
M 5.7 | 177 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| Mar 20, 2020 07:03 (Kolkata) |
M 5.7 | 197 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| 52 days ago (Feb 28 02:36 Kolkata) |
M 5.6 | 249 km WNW from Dārjiling |
| Apr 25, 2015 11:48 (Kolkata) |
M 5.6 | 233 km WNW from Dārjiling |
| May 12, 2015 12:47 (Kolkata) |
M 5.5 | 216 km WNW from Dārjiling |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Dārjiling
Nearest earthquakes from Dārjiling
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dārjiling, West Bengal. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2024 06:57 (Kolkata) |
M 4.5 | 16 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| Apr 27, 2015 18:05 (Kolkata) |
M 5.1 | 28 km SW from Dārjiling |
| Mar 27, 2017 03:12 (Kolkata) |
M 4.5 | 31 km ENE from Dārjiling |
| Feb 28, 2023 09:48 (Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 31 km W from Dārjiling |
| May 17, 2017 03:43 (Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 34 km NNW from Dārjiling |
| Dec 3, 2017 05:13 (Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 34 km NW from Dārjiling |
| Jul 25, 2021 20:39 (Kolkata) |
M 4.5 | 35 km N from Dārjiling |
| Nov 12, 2024 14:00 (Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 44 km N from Dārjiling |
| Jun 17, 2018 20:37 (Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 48 km NNE from Dārjiling |
| Jun 20, 2018 09:45 (Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 47 km WNW from Dārjiling |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Dārjiling
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dārjiling.
When was the last earthquake in Dārjiling, West Bengal?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dārjiling on the night of April 21, 2025 at 05:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-northwest of Dārjiling at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dārjiling, West Bengal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dārjiling on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 134km west of Dārjiling at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dārjiling since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dārjiling, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 803 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dārjiling. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
